Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Jamestown, IN area (ZIP 46147). These include 39 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.1M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 112 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Jamestown has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 25, 2018.
Jamestown has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.4M in documented property damage. 20 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Jamestown has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jamestown was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 20 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jan 22, 1999), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 46147 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jamestown, IN, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5K in property damage.
Yes, Jamestown (ZIP 46147) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 25, 2018.
Jamestown has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 46147 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 20 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.1M in property damage in the Jamestown, IN area (ZIP 46147). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →